FOR COACHES

The Stanford Soccer Club strives to attract coaches with a strong track record, showing the following kinds of credentials:

an impeccable reputation and references that will be a credit to the Stanford Soccer Club
a clear ability to guide, teach and motivate youth players and to interact effectively with parents and other adults
substantial experience coaching competitive youth soccer teams successfully
professional coaching licenses (the higher the better)
prior, extensive experience playing soccer at a high level
schedule flexibility, to accommodate school schedules and weekend games

Prospective coaches will typically be asked to provide references and professional documents in support of their claims.

The above list of credentials is only indicative of general expectations. For example, more mature teams may place more emphasis on the candidate's experience coaching, whereas younger teams may be more attracted to the candidate's ability to motivate younger children and teach fundamentals.

Club teams also seek assistant and position-specific coaches. For example, a keeper on Stanford University's men's or women's varsity team may want to work with one or more Stanford Soccer Club teams, or a college graduate who played Division I soccer may wish to become an assistant coach with the hope of eventually leading a team. In addition, adults who enjoy soccer and working with children often volunteer their time to help club teams.

It is important that coaches get along well with a team's players and parents. Since the Stanford Soccer Club entrusts parents with the management of their teams, a harmonious working relationship and good communication are essential.

To be considered for a coaching opportunity, please send an email with your qualifications to recruiting@stanfordsoccerclub.org / chas_williams@yahoo.com.

Additional information:

Coaches (and managers with league passes) are required to successfully complete concussion and head injury education (as of year 2018).

If you have already completed the mandatory training, please forward your certificate or other evidence of completion to concussions@stanfordsoccerclub.org.
If you have not completed the mandatory training, please do so as soon as possible. For your convenience, the free online “Heads Up” training from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is available here: https://www.cdc.gov/headsup/ youthsports/training/index. html.

SSC “Coaches Code of Conduct”

Every year Head coaches and assistant coaches will be required to sign this document and act in accordance with its contents when acting as an agent of the Stanford Soccer Club.

CYSA District II Coaching Program